together (with); at the same time; in one lump; in the same category
before I knew it; next thing you know; when I came to; all of a sudden
a short while ago; a moment ago; just now; some time ago
before one knows; before one becomes aware of; unnoticed; unawares
back; rear; background; behind the scenes
sleeve; wing (of a stage, desk, gate, etc.); flap (of a dust jacket)
apt to (do); liable to; predominantly; mostly; ... reaps the rewards; ... takes the prize
to pull; to draw; to string (lines); to run (cable); to pull towards oneself (e.g. someone's sleeve); to drag; to haul
to be affected; to put on airs; to act like (something one isn't); to pretend to be
to take; to pick up; to pass; to hand; to get; to obtain; to adopt (a method, proposal, etc.)
average; medium; mid-grade (item); regular grade; same level as; equal to
invisibility (through magic)
art; technique; means; way; stratagem; artifice
training; drill; practice; discipline
remarkable ability; mastery; brilliant technique; go-getter; resourceful person; wizard
swordsman; swordswoman; fencer
may; might; perhaps; may be; possibly
pretty; lovely; clean; clear; completely; entirely
across; over; beyond; throughout (a period of time); for
falling lightly (e.g. snow, petals, confetti); fluttering; flickering; twinkling; appearing and disappearing; catching glimpses
quickly (esp. actions); suddenly (esp. wind, rain, etc.)
to hide; to conceal oneself; to disappear (behind); to be hidden (by); to live in seclusion; to retire (from the world)
gesture; movement; action; acting; performance
introduction; presentation; referral; showcase (of a product)
by the way; incidentally; sometimes; occasionally; precisely (at that time); exactly
oh; right; I see; OK; gotcha
to meet; to encounter; to see; to have an accident; to have a bad experience
for the first time; only after ... is it ...; only when ... do you ...; first time; (one's) first
companion; fellow; group; company; member of the same category (family, class)
to push someone (towards); to encourage someone
behavior; behaviour; manner; attitude; bearing
nice to meet you; I'm glad to make your acquaintance; how do you do?
to be shy; to be bashful; to look shy
greeting; greetings; speech (congratulatory or appreciative); address; reply; response; courtesy visit (to offer condolences, say congratulations, pay respect, introduce oneself, etc.)
tightly (holding on); firmly; strongly (built); solidly; properly; well
great; excellent; distinguished; important; awful; terrible
heh heh heh; tee-hee; giggle
bashfully; hesitantly; fidgety; restlessly; squirming; wriggling
there; the spot; the place; then and there; on the spot; immediately
to squat; to crouch down (completely, generally with face looking through knees)
straight (ahead); direct; upright; straightforward; honest; frank
what!; oh; what the heck; what the; damn